Nidia Góngora
The Colombian Pacific "Guardiana de la Tradición" — Singer and composer — music from the Afro-Colombian Pacific, currulao
Biographie
Nidia Sofía Góngora Bonilla was born in Timbiquí, on the Pacific coast of Cauca, into a family of traditional singers. A voice of currulao and river songs, she founded the group Canalón de Timbiquí, six-time winner of Cali's Petronio Álvarez Festival. With producer Quantic, she made Curao (2017) and Almas Conectadas (2021); her solo album Pacífico Maravilla was released in 2025. She is nicknamed the 'Guardiana de la Tradición'.
Distinctions and benchmarks
[''Surnamed 'Guardiana de la Tradición' (guardian of tradition)', 'Six times winner of the Petronio Álvarez Festival with Canalón de Timbiquí', 'Fondatrice et Directeur de Canalón de Timbiquí', 'Album solo Pacífico Maravilla (2025)']
Discographie
['Curao (with Quantic, 2017)', 'Almas Conectadas (with Quantic, 2021)', 'Pacífico Maravilla (2025)']
On the Poster — Festivals
- 2025 — Petronio Álvarez, Cali: Concert and tribute to the Ciudadela Petronio Álvarez — official recording of the festival — See the festival entry
See also
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Concert with Canalón de Timbiquí and Quantic at Petronio Álvarez 2025 (festival's official channel)
Performing formats
- Concert — main stage
- Festival — headliner